''Protagonistas'' (also known as ''Protagonistas de Novela'', ''Protagonistas de la Música'' and ''Protagonistas de la Fama)'' is a

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franchise. It airs in Spanish-speaking countries in

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, and Latin communities in the

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. The show is presented in a game format similar to '' Big Brother'' or ''

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'' (Star Academy), where a group of

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people compete in an isolated house to win a contract with a

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or a TV channel.

''Protagonistas'' around the world

Currently, there are 28 winners from the different ''Protagonistas formats''. The most recent winner is Laura Alemán from

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